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DEEP PURPL

1137 W SHERIDAN RD, CHICAGO, IL 60660 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

DEEP PURPL has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 5, 2022. The most recent inspection, on March 5, 2025, recorded 3 infractions.

1 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 1, 2022. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 5, 2025. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on November 19, 2024. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on November 19, 2024. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on July 1, 2022. For example: TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

8 inspections

  1. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • ALL RAW WOODEN FRAMING UNDER THE FRONT PREP GLASS SHIELDS MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE COOLERS.
  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2607665 ON 11-19-24 NOT CORRECTED.#55- MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. CEILINGS NOTED WITH EXPOSED WATER PIPING, VENTILATION, ELECTRICAL CONDUITS AND SPRAY FOAM FIRE RETARDANT.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
  3. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE FRONT PREP BULK POWDER ADDITIVES/INGREDIENTS.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • NOTED IN-USE FRONT PREP UTENSIL BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 73.7F. IF STORED IN WATER, MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR STORE ON/IN A CLEAN SURFACE/CONTAINER AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AS NEED OR EVERY 4 HOURS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2560202 ON 7-1-22 NOT CORRECTED. #40-: NOTED THE FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.#49-: INTERIOR OF THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FRUIT SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#52- NO GREASE TRAP IS PROVIDED ON-SITE UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR KNOW THE LOCATION OF INSTALLED GREASE TRAP.#55- MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. CEILINGS NOTED WITH EXPOSED WATER PIPING, VENTILATION, ELECTRICAL CONDUITS AND SPRAY FOAM FIRE RETARDANT.#56- NOTED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED IN THE FRONT FOOD FREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA AWAY FROM FOODS/FOOD PREP FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
  4. Complaint

    15 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • : 2-102.14(O): FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 28. TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
      • NOTED A PLASTIC SPRAY BOTTLE WITH A CHEMICAL BLEACH SOLUTION THAT WAS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL CHEMICALS IF NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • NOTED THE FOOD HANDLER WITH INEFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INTERIOR OF THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FRUIT SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • 5-402.12: NO GREASE TRAP IS PROVIDED ON-SITE UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR KNOW THE LOCATION OF INSTALLED GREASE TRAP.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MISSING COVING ALONG THE FLOOR BASEBOARD IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. CEILINGS NOTED WITH EXPOSED WATER PIPING, VENTILATION, ELECTRICAL CONDUITS AND SPRAY FOAM FIRE RETARDANT.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • NOTED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED IN THE FRONT FOOD FREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA AWAY FROM FOODS/FOOD PREP FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR ANY FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
  5. License Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(O): FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • 5-402.12: NO GREASE TRAP IS PROVIDED ON-SITE UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR KNOW THE LOCATION OF INSTALLED GREASE TRAP.
  6. License Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(O): FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • NO HOT WATER PROVIDED ON SITE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: HANDWASHING SINK 72.5F TO 73F;WASHROOM 72.1F THREE COMPARTMENT SINK 73F. HOT WATER MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • 5-402.12: NO GREASE TRAP IS PROVIDED ON-SITE UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR KNOW THE LOCATION OF INSTALLED GREASE TRAP.
  7. License

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND REAR DISHROOM/PREP WITHOUT A HANDWASHING SINK. THE HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE INSTALLED IN A WAY THAT IS USEFUL FOR BOTH AREAS OR INSTALLS ONE SINK IN EACH AREA. MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK, SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS, AT MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • NO GREASE TRAP IS PROVIDED ON-SITE UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR KNOW THE LOCATION OF INSTALLED GREASE TRAP.
  8. License

    0 infractions

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